Number: RL33743 Title: Trade Promotion Authority (TPA): Issues, Options, and Prospects for Renewal Authors: J.F. Hornbeck and William H. Cooper, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Abstract: This report presents background on the development of TPA, a summary of the major provisions under the recently expired authority, and a discussion of the issues that have arisen in the debate over TPA renewal. It also explores the policy options available to Congress and will be updated as the congressional debate unfolds. Pages: 25 Date: July 24, 2008